H and M Construction Co., Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - BLYTHEVILLE, Arkansas
| Employer | H and M Construction Co., Inc. |
| Address | 6651 East State Hwy 137 |
| City, State ZIP | BLYTHEVILLE, Arkansas 72315 |
| Report ID | 2021076364 |
| Event Date | July 31, 2021 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.94000, -89.74000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was lying on a concrete slab immediately next to an unloader. The unloader had been raised on a hydraulic jack so the employee could make a shim adjustment to it. When the employee lowered the unloader after making the adjustment, it fell and struck the employee, who suffered a 10-inch horizontal laceration to the chest; the amputation of three fingers on the left hand; a cut to the left side of the head; cuts on the upper right arm; and bruises to the back, left hip, and right shoulder.
Incident Summary
On July 31, 2021, a worker at H and M Construction Co., Inc. in BLYTHEVILLE, Arkansas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,936 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. injuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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